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Viltrox has formally announced the release of its AF 16mm F1.8 Z lens, a fast, wide autofocus prime lens for full-frame Z-mount cameras. It joins the lineup next to Viltrox’s existing AF 16mm F1.8 lens for Sony E-mount. Viltrox says the lens is aimed at applications like astrophotography, landscape and architecture.
The AF 16mm F1.8 Z is built around 15 elements in 12 groups, including 4 ED and three aspherical elements. It has a minimum focus distance of 0.27m (11″) and a maximum magnification ratio of 0.1.
A stepper motor drives autofocus. The lens has a nine-bladed aperture.
The lens also includes two function buttons and includes one-click access to infinity focus, a feature that should be popular with astrophotographers. It features a 77mm filter thread. Viltrox describes the lens as “dustproof.”
Although Viltrox is formally announcing the AF 16mm F1.8 Z today, reviews on YouTube began appearing last week.
The AF 16mm F1.8 Z has a suggested retail price of $549 and is available immediately.
Viltrox AF 16mm F1.8 Z specifications
Principal specifications | |
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Lens type | Prime lens |
Max Format size | 35mm FF |
Focal length | 16 mm |
Image stabilization | No |
Lens mount | Nikon Z |
Aperture | |
Maximum aperture | F1.8 |
Minimum aperture | F22 |
Aperture ring | Yes |
Number of diaphragm blades | 9 |
Optics | |
Elements | 15 |
Groups | 12 |
Special elements / coatings | 4 ED, 3 aspherical |
Focus | |
Minimum focus | 0.27 m (10.63″) |
Maximum magnification | 0.1× |
Autofocus | Yes |
Motor type | Stepper motor |
Full time manual | Unknown |
Focus method | Internal |
Distance scale | Yes |
DoF scale | No |
Physical | |
Weight | 550 g (1.21 lb) |
Diameter | 85 mm (3.35″) |
Length | 103 mm (4.06″) |
Sealing | Yes |
Filter thread | 77 mm |
Hood supplied | Yes |
Tripod collar | No |
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